H1N1 Vaccine now Available at Student health

VALDOSTA -- Valdosta State University Student Health Center is
now providing the inactivated H1N1 Influenza vaccine to high-risk
students, faculty and staff. The vaccine will be available to
others beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11.

High-risk patients are persons who have medical conditions such as
asthma, chronic lung disease, diabetes, heart disease, weakened
immunity, and other chronic conditions that put them at higher risk
for influenza-related complications; persons who live with or
provide care for infants aged <6 months (e.g., parents,
siblings, and daycare providers); and health-care and emergency
medical services personnel who have direct contact with patients or
infectious material.

Administered in shot form, the vaccine is free and available during
regular operating hours at the Student Health Center on Georgia
Avenue. Appointments are not required. For hours of operation or
more information, call (229) 333-5886 or visit http://services.valdosta.edu/health/appointments.aspx
.